Interstate 5 SB over Millux Road & Sunset RR
PoorKern County, California · 06-KER-005-30.75 · Structure no. 50 0297L
- Built
- 1967
- 58 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 301 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 17,000
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Interstate 5 SB over Millux Road & Sunset RR is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Interstate 5 SB over Millux Road & Sunset RR in Kern County, California. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 years old, older than the California average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 17,000 vehicles a day, roughly 33% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,000 by 2042. The structure is 301 ft (91.7 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Interstate 5 SB over Millux Road & Sunset RR built?
It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.
What condition is Interstate 5 SB over Millux Road & Sunset RR in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.
How much traffic does Interstate 5 SB over Millux Road & Sunset RR carry?
About 17,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 33% are trucks.
How long is Interstate 5 SB over Millux Road & Sunset RR?
The structure is 301 ft (91.7 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns Interstate 5 SB over Millux Road & Sunset RR?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.